A reader posted this comment on my earlier post about systemic racism: Knowledge is Neither Neutral Nor Apolitical (April 1971). It’s brilliant.
How the Lead industry deliberately utilized systemic racism to deflect blame for poisoning generations of children
Now and then I share my site stats with my readers so you can see why I am so grateful for your support of this work.
Lead poisoning prevention is political. This is a post I wrote on the Lead Safe Mama Facebook page (July 20, 2020).
Vintage 1972 Wooden Fisher Price puzzle. 3,925 ppm Cadmium on the knobs. Cadmium is a known carcinogen.
How did you spend your stimulus check? Here’s how we spent ours… (from a mother of 4 giant – & growing – boys!)
Stella and Dot reversible necklace: 59 ppm Cadmium in the clasp – but otherwise: Lead-free, Arsenic-free, Antimony-free.
Brown glazed (faux stone look) ceramic tile samples: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Antimony-free!
Light brown glazed (faux stone look) ceramic tile samples: 30 ppm Lead + Cadmium-free, Arsenic-free, Antimony-free!
Farberware Orchard China: 11,400 ppm Lead on the food surface. 90 ppm Lead (& up) is considered unsafe for kids.
This 1976 Bunnykins baby plate contains 77,900 ppm Lead. This would be highly illegal if made for use by kids today.
1976 Bunnykins bowl: 59,000 ppm Lead (anything above 90 ppm Lead is illegal in items made today for children’s use)
This 1976 Bunnykins baby cup tested positive for 40,200 ppm Lead on food surface. This would be illegal if made for use by kids today.
Are your sewing tools Leaded? Optima fabric measuring guide with yellow & black markings: 3010 ppm Lead
2019 Dollar Tree Store Christmas ornaments (in a tube!): 133,300 ppm Antimony (a known/ designated carcinogen as of 2021)
Gray blue glazed ceramic Ikea plate (501.525.43) #12011, Made in China: Lead-free, Cadmium-free, Antimony-free.
Black enameled crepe pan with wooden handle – #28, Made in France: Lead-free & Cadmium-free on the food surface.
Bassoon wire – sample #4: G-05 Forrests Music Brass Wire 21 gauge wire: 127 ppm Lead (+ Copper + Zinc).
